Overview
As every sportsperson knows, the dream can't go on forever. After years of dedication, sacrifice and single-minded obsession to get to the top, one day it all has to end. When the World Stops Watching tells the real inside stories of what happened next for sixteen Irish sports stars, as they faced the brand-new challenges of normal life. From the highs of Grand Slam rugby, World Cup football, the Olympic Games, European Tour golf and GAA stardom, these born competitors recount the seismic aftershocks of retirement and the effect it had on them, both physically and mentally. The lives of sporting icons can change overnight. This is a searingly honest and compelling account of what life is really like after the game. Featuring Marcus Horan, Tommy Bowe, Paul Carberry, Niall Quinn, Sonia O'Sullivan, Paul McGee and more. ‘One of the most honest and raw books about sport you are likely to read this year or any other’ – Malachy Clerkin, Irish Times ‘Citing an excerpt from Damien Lawlor’s uniquely insightful book When the World Stops Watching, Ronan O’Gara also openly recognised some of the instinctively mixed feelings that come with being torn away from the sport that was once such a central part of his existence – and in that way O’Grady’s no different.’ – Ian O’Riordan, Irish Times ‘Champagne Football rightly getting the plaudits as the stand-out sports book on the shelves, but this by @LawlorDamian is absolutely terrific too.’ – Vincent hogan Irish Independent ‘A terrific concept expertly executed’ – Enda McEvoy, Sunday Times ‘A captivating insight into the struggles faced when Irish sports stars retire’ – Eddie O’Sullivan
Full Product Details
Author: Damian Lawlor
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Imprint: Black and White Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 13.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.236kg
ISBN: 9781785303449
ISBN 10: 1785303449
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 27 May 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'Honest and raw . . . a vital and eye-opening read' MALACHY CLERKIN, IRISH TIMES 'Absolutely terrific'VINCENT HOGAN, IRISH INDEPENDENT 'A captivating insight into the struggles faced when Irish sports stars retire' EDDIE O'SULLIVAN 'Uniquely insightful' IAN O'RIORDAN, IRISH TIMES 'A terrific concept, expertly executed' ENDA McEVOY, SUNDAY TIMES
'Honest and raw . . . a vital and eye-opening read' MALACHY CLERKIN, IRISH TIMES 'Absolutely terrific'VINCENT HOGAN, IRISH INDEPENDENT 'A captivating insight into the struggles faced when Irish sports stars retire' EDDIE O’SULLIVAN 'Uniquely insightful' IAN O'RIORDAN, IRISH TIMES 'A terrific concept, expertly executed' ENDA McEVOY, SUNDAY TIMES
Author Information
Damian Lawlor is a best-selling author and sports broadcaster with RTÉ. He comes from Kilruane in County Tipperary and lives with his family in Naas, County Kildare. This is his seventh book.
